Processor

at Shearer's Foods
Location Brewster, OH
Date Posted July 29, 2020
Category Default
Job Type Full-time

Description

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Shearer’s is a privately held producer, leading co-manufacturer and distributor of quality snack foods sold under the Shearer’s brand, and other private labels. Ranking number one in private brand and contract manufactured salty snacks, as well as the number two supplier of private brand cookies and crackers in North America, you love our products, although you may not be familiar with our name!  We utilize our manufacturing expertise to serve as a strategic supplier to our partners, who are nationally recognized retail and restaurant brands. With exceptional competence in product development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution, we continue to embrace significant growth in each segment of our business. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, we have over 5,000 associates in 12 state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution sites in North America. You can visit our website at www.Shearers.com .

Brewster Processing Associate- Afternoon Shift

Summary: A Processor must possess strong organizational skills, leadership skills and the ability to interact with both management and co-workers. Dedication, dependability, and willingness to learn are a must.  As a Processor, job duties include, but are not limited to the set up and operation of industrial food processing equipment, following precise recipes and work procedures, monitoring and adjusting processing variables and performing product quality tests and data collection.  Processors must also be able to react to direction from quality assurance and management personnel.

Shift Available - 

Afternoon's 4:00pm to 12:00am

Midnight's 12:00am to 8:00am

Qualifications:

  • Education – High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Attendance – This is a skilled position that requires the team member be reliable on a constant basis. Team members will be evaluated on a case by case basis prior to selection
  • Safety Mindset - Create a safe and healthy workplace; make SSW a key priority
  • Language Skills – Must be able to read, understand and effectively communicate to team members in immediate area
  • Mathematical Skills – Must be able to do simple math, conversions (mm – in., g-oz), and use formulas to compute run rates
  • Leadership – Must demonstrate Shearer's Core Values of Respect, Teamwork, and Giving Back
  • Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems in common operating situations
  • Troubleshooting Skills – Must have ability to work through problems backwards to find root causes and address issues
  • Computer Skills - Must have basic computer (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills required to run production. Verifications on computer will be done routinely throughout the day
  • Time Management – Must be able to follow standard work instructions
  • Flexibility - Must be available for pre-shift meetings when applicable and able to work weekends, varied schedules, overtime and holidays when needed
  • Physical Demands - The team member is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The team member must regularly lift and /or move up to 85+ pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 85+ pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Team Members must be able to be on their feet for eight (08+) hours, to keep up with a fast, repetitious pace and to do repetitious lifting.

A Few Other Benefits to Contributing as a Part of Our Team

All Shearer’s Snacks team members receive a competitive and comprehensive benefits package following a 90 day introduction period, including things like Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Group Life and Disability, Retirement Savings, and a commitment to wellness.

A pre-employment hair sample drug test and criminal background check are required.

EEO/DRUG FREE EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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